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Herbert Olbrich

1897 – 1976

German military aviator

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About Herbert Olbrich

Lived 1897 – 1976 (aged 79). Herbert Olbrich was a military personnel.

Herbert Olbrich (1 July 1897 in Friedheim – 29 October 1976 in München) was a Luftwaffe Generalleutnant during World War II, and a recipient of the Slovak Victory Cross Order. He was captured in Flensburg on 12 May, 1945 and became a British prisoner of war between 12 May 1945 and 17 May 1948. On 9 January 1946, he was transferred to Island Farm Special Camp 11.

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War Victory Cross

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Who was Herbert Olbrich?

German military aviator

When was Herbert Olbrich born?

Herbert Olbrich was born on 1 July 1897.

When did Herbert Olbrich die?

Herbert Olbrich died on 29 October 1976 in Munich.

What was Herbert Olbrich's occupation?

Herbert Olbrich was a military personnel.

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· Wikipedia: Herbert Olbrich

· Wikidata: Q16008088

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